The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 41,200
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.4 inches longer and 2.8 inches wider.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
73.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
172 in
Length
169.7 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
269 lb
7.71 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
42 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft